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Yokohama Haikara Kimono Kan

Yokohama Haikara Kimono Kan

Yokohama is full of stylish photospots for hakama outfits. In just 1-10 minutes, you can walk from our shop to Yokohama tourist attractions like the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Yamashita Park, Yokohama Chinatown, and Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal. We offer approximately 80 hakama-specific kimonos in various colors and patterns for you to choose from. Hakama come in five classic colors (crimson, purple, green, navy, black), plus embroidered, pastel, and gradient designs. Lace-up boots, bags, and frilled parasols are also available for free rental.

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Hiratsuka Offshore Experiment Tower (University of Tokyo Ocean Alliance)

Hiratsuka Offshore Experiment Tower (University of Tokyo Ocean Alliance)

Hiratsuka Offshore Comprehensive Experiment Tower is a marine and meteorological observation and oceanographic experiment platform installed in waters 1km off the coast of Hiratsuka, at a depth of 20m. Managed and operated by the University of Tokyo, the tower is used by various domestic and international research institutions as well as private equities for marine experiments. Easily identifed as the massive yellow structure visible from Hiratsuka Beach and in Ryujogaoka along National Route 134, it is nicknamed the "Hiratsuka Tower". Some visitors even paddle out to sea on standing paddleboards to get a close-up view!

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Gandenji Temple

Gandenji Temple

Legend has it that this old temple was founded by two Buddhist priests, Tokudo and Gyoki. It's also the 2nd temple of "The Bando 33 Kannon Pilgrimage". When you pass the temple gate, there is a stone tablet inscribed with the writings of Izumi Kyoka; on the left side of the main hall, the principal image of the eleven-faced Kannon is enshrined. If you climb the 130 stone steps from there, you'll find the old Kannon hall on a hill, from which you can enjoy a magnificent view of the entire area.

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Yugawara Plum Grove “Banquet of Ume (Plums)”

Yugawara Plum Grove “Banquet of Ume (Plums)”

This event is held every year from early February to mid-March in the Yugawara Plum Grove (Makuyama Park). On the foot slope of "Makuyama" where magnificent natural scenery can be seen throughout the four seasons, approximately 4,000 red and white plum trees bloom like a carpet of plum blossoms, and fill the park with the fragrance of plum blossoms, allowing you to enjoy a "plum blossom banquet".Mt. Makuyama has roughly 4,000 plum trees that bloom red and white. The park holds its Umenoen event, a plum blossom festival when the flowers reach their peak. The plum grove is lit up at night, offering a completely different scene from the day.

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Miyagase Furusato Festival Fireworks Display

Miyagase Furusato Festival Fireworks Display

This fireworks display is held at Miyagase Lake, located amid rich natural surroundings. The inspiration for this event was to create a way for residents who moved to Miyagase and those who remained in Miyagase to get together and remember their hometowns following the construction of the Miyagase Dam. On the day of the festival, approximately 2,000 fireworks are shot off.The Miyagase Furusato Fireworks Festival is a great opportunity to enjoy the loud sounds echoing off the mountains and the vivid contrast between the fireworks and the night sky, which is unique to Miyagase's rich natural environment. *Please check the official website for the latest information.

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BRANCH Yokohama Nanbu Market’ Commercial Complex

BRANCH Yokohama Nanbu Market’ Commercial Complex

After being discontinued as a central wholesale market in 2015, this commercial facility was opened in September 2019 as a part of the Nanbu Market Restructuring Project. Built around the concept of "a live food market and center for exchange where people can connect with the local community through food", it houses stores selling fruits and vegetables, fresh fish, and meat, as well as bakeries and Western and Japanese restaurants. There is also a grassy plaza with a view of the sea, a rental space called 'Nanbu Base' with a kitchen attached, and an outdoor BBQ area, all making for a comfortable place for relaxing with family and friends. We will continue to strive to be a place loved by the whole community.

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Kanagawa Prefectural Kanazawa-Bunko Museum

Kanagawa Prefectural Kanazawa-Bunko Museum

The Kanazawa Bunko was a samurai library built by Hojo Sanetoki, a member of the Hojo clan (Kanazawa Hojo) in the middle of the Kamakura period (1185-1333). The collection covers a wide range of subjects, including politics, literature, and history, and the policy of collecting books was continued by three successive generations of the Hojo family: Akitoki, Sadaaki, and Sadamasa, further enriching the collection. The Kanazawa-Hojo clan shared the same fate with the fall of the Kamakura shogunate, and the collection was administered by the adjacent family temple, Shomyoji Temple, which has continued to manage it into the modern era. The present Kanazawa Bunko was restored as a Kanagawa Prefecture facility in 1930, and since 1990, it has been a museum of history. The Prefectural Kanazawa Bunko is dedicated to preserving for future generations the valuable cultural assets that have handed down the legacy of the Kamakura period, exhibiting the results of its research and studies, and providing public access through lectures and other programs.

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Nagai Uminote Park Soleil Hill

Nagai Uminote Park Soleil Hill

The theme park you can't cover in just one day! Sagami Bay, Mount Fuji, and other breathtaking views; seasonal flowers blooming throughout the park; attractions for both kids and adults; dining options ranging from authentic Italian to unique fast food; camping under the open sky; encounters with countless creatures; educational vegetable harvesting experiences that spark a love for agriculture; relaxing baths while gazing at Mount Fuji: the possibilities for enjoyment are endless. Create your "AWESOME" memories here at Soleil Hill!From mid-December to the end of March, the rape blossoms are in bloom for more than a hundred days. On a clear day, you can see Mount Fuji over Sagami Bay. Those who like sunflowers should consider a visit the park during July and August to see the vibrant flowers in full bloom and enjoy the sunflower-inspired menu.

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